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Tommy's Joynt

1101 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94109 (Civic Center)
(415) 775-4216
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Ranked #257 of 3,727 restaurants in San Francisco
Price range: $1 - $20
Cuisines: American, Delicatessen, Sandwiches
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Good for: Families with children, Bar scene, Large groups, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Takeout, Late Night
Neighborhood: Civic Center
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Lawrence, Kansas
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13 reviews 13 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

My sister heard about this place on Diners Drive-in and Dives and well we had to try it (http://www.foodnetwork.com/local/ca-san-francisco/tommys-joynt-restaurant2/index.html#/38.736171/-97.222306/4/). We picked up sandwiches for dinner. Take-out was a breeze given their walk-up to the counter and order, watch while they make it in front of you style. They have daily sandwich specials that are only offered that day - menu... More

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Oyster Cove, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2013

OK, so we didn't eat here, we didn't realise its basically a cafeteria with a bar, shared tables, line up and get food from the servery, sit with strangers at a table. The food may be OK and certainly was cheap but not what we were looking for.

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San Diego, California, USA
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

If you like a rough and ready atmosphere and you're hungry - this was a good place to go. Had the BBQ Brisket w/ green beans and cucumber salad. YUM.

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Kenai, Alaska
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

I had one meal here when I was visiting San Francisco last month. They have an extensive menu, all American type food, and what I had was good, and the price was very reasonable.

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See 4 more reviews by GeraldB308 for San Francisco
Frederick, Maryland
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266 reviews 266 reviews
108 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 96 cities Reviews in 96 cities
143 helpful votes 143 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2013

We eat our main meals here when in San Fransisco. We ate dinner twice here in March. They rotate the specials so you can't get bored. The only dish that didn't look great was the lasagne, in some kind of cream sauce. The dinners that we like are spaghetti, meat loaf and beef stew. They also have pork dishes, turkey... More

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Palm Springs, California
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36 reviews 36 reviews
27 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Thursday and Sunday they serve lamb shanks. Plan your visit around these succulent shanks. If going on other nights, the corned beef is great, also, the pastrami or brisket. Heck, it's all good! That's why they've been there for many many years.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2013 via mobile

This place is beautiful. We cannot comment on the food because we came here souly to drink, but we can tell from the comforting aroma that fills this place, that the food will make you feel like mum just served Christmas dinner. The bar staff are delightful, a couple of gentlemen making sure we were warm and getting our drinks... More

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Redondo Beach, CA
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33 reviews 33 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013

This is a cute enough place - appears to be a dive bar but once the door opens, you'll enjoy a wonderful cloud of backyard-barbeque aroma. Enjoy the cloud, the food is not as wonderful. The menu leans toward lots of meat, A disheveled man on a bus had "guaranteed" they had the best roast beef sandwiches, My friend ordered... More

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Placentia, California
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

This place really reminds you of bygone era. They have very reasonable prices, Great sanwiches and Daily Specials. I usually get the Rib Eye on freshly baked San Francisco Rolls. They also have Buffalo Stew, which I will try in the future. There are over 100 beers available and a full bar. Good basic fare. There is usually a line,... More

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Port Deposit, Maryland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

I REALLY enjoy going here for lunch or dinner anytime I can get to San Francisco!!!! The sandwiches and the service are always TOP NOTCH and the atmosphere is so cool. This was my second trip to Tommy’s and it did not disappoint my expectations in any way!!! GOOD FOOD, GREAT SERVICE and a FUN atmosphere!!!!

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